University Park, IL

University Park is a city located in Cook County, Illinois, United States. As of the 2010 census, the city had a population of 34,812. University Park is home to the University of Illinois at Urbana- Champaign and was founded in 1855 as a small agricultural village by George M. Pullman. The city grew rapidly after the arrival of the university in 1867 and was incorporated as a town in 1889. In 1916, it became an independent city with a population of over 30,000 people.

Today, University Park is one of Chicago's most affluent suburbs and home to some of its most prestigious institutions including: Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine; DePaul University; Loyola University Chicago; Saint Louis University School of Law; and The Chicago Academy for Sciences and Arts (CASA). These institutions have helped make University Park one of the wealthiest communities in Illinois with median household incomes above $100,000 annually.

Despite its affluence, however, there are still many opportunities for residents to get involved in their community through various organizations such as: Kiwanis Club; Lions Club; Rotary Club; American Legion Post #569; Elks Lodge #711; Catholic Charities Diocese Of Joliet & Rockford Area - Central Office - Cook County Divisional Services Unit - Community Services Department ; Jewish Federation Of Metropolitan Chicago ; United Way Of Greater Chicago ; Boy Scouts Of America Troop 592 ; Girl Scouts Troop 602 . Additionally, there are numerous churches located throughout the city including: First Presbyterian Church (Episcopal); Christ Episcopal Church ; Trinity Lutheran Church ; St John's Episcopal Church .